The trucking industry's path forward begins with restoring professionalism and integrity. Safety, reliability and trust in America’s supply chain depend on it, writes ATA Chairman Greg Hodgen.
February 17, 2026CDL News Updates
Stay current with CDL news from Transport Topics, covering the rules and developments affecting commercial driver licensing. This category follows testing requirements, medical qualifications, state and federal policies, training standards and enforcement changes. Reporting helps carriers, driving schools and transportation professionals understand how licensing decisions influence driver availability, safety compliance and the trucking workforce.
Bluetooth CDL Cheating Schemes Draw Federal Action
U.S. prosecutors are going after apparent test cheaters who use Bluetooth listening devices to hear answers given by fraudsters during CDL exams in exchange for money.
February 13, 2026DOT Issues Final Non-Domiciled CDL Rule
The Department of Transportation has issued a final rule that tightens the criteria for immigrants who seek to obtain non-domiciled commercial driving privileges.
February 11, 2026Florida Eyes $50,000 Carrier Fine for Undocumented Drivers
A bill is moving through both legislative chambers in Florida that would allow impoundment of a commercial vehicle with a $50,000 fine if the owner has an undocumented driver operating it.
February 2, 2026Tennessee Weighs $1M Liability Tied to Undocumented Drivers
The bills would require law enforcement agencies to notify federal immigration agents when arresting an undocumented person operating a CMV in Tennessee.
January 29, 2026Judge Denies Bid to Make California Issue Non-Domiciled CDLs
A federal judge refused a request by Chinese American truckers to force the California Department of Motor Vehicles to resume issuing non-domiciled commercial driver licenses.
January 29, 2026Knight-Swift CEO Sees Enforcement Rebalancing Freight Market
Adam Miller, CEO of Knight-Swift Transportation, applauded ongoing enforcement work by the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
January 28, 2026Federal Agents Take Aim at ‘Cabotage’ in Arizona
Commercial truck drivers holding B-1 visas can haul freight between the U.S. and Mexico but are prohibited from domestic U.S. transport of goods, even if those goods are foreign in origin.
January 23, 2026ATA Outlines Threat of Fraudulent CDL Mills
ATA President Chris Spear again called on congressional policymakers to tackle growing concerns linked to fraudulent CDL mills during Capitol Hill testimony Jan. 21.
January 22, 2026Texas Cancels 6,400 CDLs for Immigrant Drivers
The Department of Transportation has threatened to withhold federal highway funds from any state that didn't work to scrub licenses with discrepancies.
January 16, 2026